What I Do When People Ask, "So, how is your business going?"
Published on June 25, 2026
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One of the hardest parts of starting an online business isn’t learning how to build a website. It’s the look we get from our family or friends when we tell them what we’re doing.
When we work hard on our laptop every night and don’t have a massive paycheck to show for it yet, those innocent questions from the people around us can feel like a punch in the stomach. It makes us want to close our laptop and look for a real job.
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Most of our friends and family love us, but they only understand traditional jobs. They are used to the idea of working 40 hours and getting a paycheck.
When someone asks how is everything going? I usually say something like, "It's going great! I'm learning a ton of new skills and having a lot of fun with it".
We don't owe anyone an explanation. Let our future success do the talking for us.
Have you had anyone give you "the look" when you mentioned your business? How do you handle it when people ask about your business? Let’s talk below and back each other up!
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